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Paragraph 19 Medicated feedingstuff prescriptions for feedingstuffs containing a medicinal premixF13F14E1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

A F1medicated feedingstuff prescription for feedingstuffs containing a F2medicinal premix must contain the following—

(a)

the name and address of the person prescribing the product;

(b)

the qualifications enabling the person to prescribe the product;

(c)

the name and address of the keeper of the animals to be treated;

(d)

the species of animal, identification and number of the animals;

(e)

the premises at which the animals are kept if this is different from the address of the keeper;

F3(ea)

the diagnosed disease to be treated or prevented (in the case of immunological veterinary medicinal products or antiparasitics without antimicrobial effects);

(f)

the date of the prescription;

(g)

the signature or other authentication of the person prescribing the product;

F4(h)

the name, active substance, amount of the product prescribed and inclusion rate of the medicinal premix and resulting inclusion rate of the active substance;

(i)

the dosage and administration instructions;

(j)

any necessary warnings;

F5(ja)

a statement that the prescription may not be re-used;

(k)

the withdrawal period;

(l)

the manufacturer or the distributor of the feedingstuffs (who must be F6authorised for the purpose) F7, whichever is the supplier to the end user;

(m)

if the validity exceeds one month, a statement that not more than 31 days’ supply may be provided at any time;

(n)

the name, type and quantity of feedingstuffs to be used;

F8(na)

the overall amount of feedingstuff to be supplied under the prescription;

F9(o)

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(p)

any special instructions;

(q)

the percentage of the prescribed feedingstuffs to be added to the daily ration; and

(r)

if it is prescribed under the cascade, a statement to that effect.

(2)

It is valid for three months or such shorter period as may be specified in the F10medicated feedingstuff prescription.

F11(2A)

In the case of a prescription to which sub-paragraph (1) applies which relates to an antibiotic, the time between a prescription being issued and the course of treatment starting must be no more than five working days.

(2B)

Subject to paragraph 7A in Schedule 3, a prescription for a medicated feedingstuff containing a medicinal premix which includes an antibiotic may not be issued for prophylactic purposes.

F12(3)

In relation to food-producing animals a medicated feedingstuffs prescription may not confer authority for more than one course of treatment.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Sch. 5 para. 19(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(i) (with reg. 206)

F2

Words in Sch. 5 para. 19(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(ii) (with reg. 206)

F3

Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(ea) inserted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(iii) (with reg. 206)

F4

Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(h) substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(iv) (with reg. 206)

F5

Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(ja) inserted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(v) (with reg. 206)

F6

Word in Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(l) substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(vi)(aa) (with reg. 206)

F7

Words in Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(l) inserted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(vi)(bb) (with reg. 206)

F8

Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(na) inserted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(vii) (with reg. 206)

F9

Sch. 5 para. 19(1)(o) omitted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by virtue of The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(a)(viii) (with reg. 206)

F10

Words in Sch. 5 para. 19(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(b) (with reg. 206)

F11

Sch. 5 para. 19(2A)(2B) inserted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(c) (with reg. 206)

F12

Sch. 5 para. 19(3) substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(d) (with reg. 206)

F13

Words in Sch. 5 para. 19 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(e)(i) (with reg. 206)

F14

Words in Sch. 5 para. 19 heading substituted (E.W.S.) (17.5.2024) by The Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/567), regs. 1(1), 140(e)(ii) (with reg. 206)

Extent

E1

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only